59 h. ago Edo South constituents begin recall of Senator Imasuen, allege corruption

The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community, on Friday, said they have lost confidence in the Senator representing the Area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office and betrayal of public trust. The constituents said it has formally initiated the recall of the Labour Party Senator and Read More

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3 d. ago Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption

Tribune Online Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community on Friday declared a loss of confidence in the senator representing the area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office, and betrayal of public trust. Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies

Tribune Online Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies The House of Representatives on Thursday rescinded its resolution on a bill seeking to strip vice president, governors and deputy governors of immunity. The lawmakers passed the resolution in response to a motion sponsored by the Majority Leader, Honourable Julius Ihonvbere. While speaking on the bill, Deputy Speaker, Honourable Benjamin Kalu, explained that the bill […] Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Reps rescission on immunity bill seen as shield for corrupt leaders

…political analysts, CSOs knock lawmakers, say lack courage The House of Representatives’ decision to rescind the bill that sought to read more Reps rescission on immunity bill seen as shield for corrupt leaders

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4 d. ago Reps pass bill to amend requirements for election as president, governor

…pegs age limit at 60, raises education status to university degree …rescinds bill to strip vice-president, governors immunity in office read more Reps pass bill to amend requirements for election as president, governor

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4 d. ago Reps to revisit proposal for removal of immunity for VP, others 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   The House of Representatives has rescinded its decision on a bill to strip the Vice President, governors and deputy governors of immunity from civil and criminal prosecution.   The House rescinded its decision on the bill, which was passed for second reading, on Wednesday, following a motion by the House […] The post Reps to revisit proposal for removal of immunity for VP, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Reps Rescind Action On Bill To Remove VP, Govs’ Immunity, Review Death Penalty

The House of Representatives on Thursday rescinded action on the passage, through the second reading, of a bill to qualify the immunity conferred on the president and remove the one for the vice president, state governors and their deputies. The House also reversed the second reading of a bill to review death penalty law to […]

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Reps rescind decision on death penalty, immunity clause bills

Twenty-four hours after passing for second reading two bills to review the death penalty law and removal of immunity for the Offices of the Vice President, governors, and deputy governors, the House of Representatives has rescinded decisions on the proposed legislation. The resolution of the House was disclosed at a plenary session on Thursday by Read More

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4 d. ago Constitution Amendment: VP, Governors, Deputies May Lose Immunity

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill to qualify the immunity conferred on the president, remove the one for the vice president, the governors and their deputies. Sponsored by Hon. Solomon Bob(PDP, Rivers), the proposed legislation seeks to curb corruption, eradicate impunity and enhance accountability in public office and related matters. […]

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5 d. ago Corruption: Reps advance bill to remove immunity for VP, govs, deputies

Tribune Online Corruption: Reps advance bill to remove immunity for VP, govs, deputies The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a constitutional amendment bill seeking to remove the immunity granted to the Vice President, Governors, and their Deputies. The sponsor of the bill, Solomon Bob (PDP, Rivers), stated that the proposed amendment aims to curb corruption, eradicate impunity, and enhance accountability in public office. Titled […] Corruption: Reps advance bill to remove immunity for VP, govs, deputies Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Bill To Strip VPs, Govs Of Immunity Scales Second Reading In House Of Reps

A bill seeking to strip vice presidents, governors and deputy governors of immunity has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. The constitutional amendment bill scaled through second reading during plenary on Wednesday. The proposed legislation is sponsored by Solomon Bob, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker from Rivers State.   Bob said […]

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5 d. ago Bill to strip VP, governors of immunity passes second reading

A bill seeking to strip vice presidents, governors and deputy governors of immunity has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. The constitutional amendment bill scaled through second reading during plenary on Wednesday. The proposed legislation is sponsored by the Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker from Rivers State, Solomon Bob. He said the bill seeks Read More

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5 d. ago Reps: Bill to end Vice President, Govs’ immunity passes second reading

Tribune Online Reps: Bill to end Vice President, Govs’ immunity passes second reading A bill seeking to end the immunity granted to the vice president, governors, and their deputies has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. Reps: Bill to end Vice President, Govs’ immunity passes second reading Tribune Online

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1 week ago Stronger security, economic reforms key to restoring Nigeria’s diplomatic might– Nextier

Public policy experts at Nextier have stated that Nigeria’s ebbing influence as a diplomatic power house in Africa can be remedied by bolstering internal security with modern military architecture, strengthen democratic and anti-corruption institutions. In their latest research report titled ‘Nigeria’s waning influence: Can the Giant of Africa Reclaim Its Diplomatic Might?’ cited by PUNCH Read More

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3 w. ago Adeleke’s govt cesspit of corruption, Osun APC replies governor

…Accuses him of spending N40b of local govt allocation to fund his office, N11b on luxury cars From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun State chapter, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke-led State government as cesspit of corruption, accusing it of spending over N40 billion of local government allocation to fund the Office of […] The post Adeleke’s govt cesspit of corruption, Osun APC replies governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago IWD: Enact laws to advance gender equity, remove barriers to women’s progress in Nigeria – Agunbiade

As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babatunde Agunbiade has called read more IWD: Enact laws to advance gender equity, remove barriers to women’s progress in Nigeria – Agunbiade

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